Honors Program Admission Information
Eligibility
Incoming Freshmen
To be eligible for the Honors Program new students must…
- Complete the online application
- Submit a 250-500 word essay (see the application for the question prompt)
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher
- Agree to spend at least one academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) in the Honors Program
- Meet the following recommended minimum scores:
- 3.5 GPA
- Composite ACT score of 25 or SAT total score of 1150
Current and Transfer Students
To be eligible for the Honors Program current and transfer students must…
- Have at least a 3.5 GPA for 12+ credits at 100 level or above
- Not require any transitional or developmental courses such as Math 101
- Complete the online application
- Submit a 250-500 word essay
- Provide contact information for current instructors
- Agree to spend at least one academic year in the Honors Program
Application Deadlines
Applications for the SMC Honors program are accepted on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply, the sooner you can access the benefits of the program, such as priority registration. Also, applying early will ensure that you have the widest selection of Honors courses when you register for classes.
Application Instructions
Before applying to the Honors Program, you must first apply to SMC. After you receive your acceptance letter you can apply to the Honors Program by clicking the Apply to the Honors Program button below and using the student ID assigned on your acceptance letter. Your essay and letter of recommendation can be uploaded when you complete the application. SMC must also have your transcripts (and SAT or ACT scores for incoming freshmen) on file before your Honors application can be evaluated.